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In moments of frustration and anger, many of us demonize an entire country when we learn about the atrocities they commit against animals, but those feelings are misguided. Only a small percentage of people in any country participate in the abuse, and most are probably unaware. In addition, whatever country we happen to call home is probably committing abuses that are every bit as bad, so why point a finger? Every nation is culpable:

The French insert tubes down the throats of ducks and force feed them:

The Spanish set some bulls on fire and chase others through city streets:

The Japanese shoot harpoons with explosives into protected whales and serve animals at restaurants who are still alive:

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This list goes on. Instead of vilifying entire countries, which does nothing to help their animals, we should target our anger – and energy – toward those who commit the atrocities and the authorities who have the power to stop them.